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Annie Blay's Beauty Edit

“I love carefully thought-out choices that result in a cool flair of looking like I didn't try too hard and my beauty aesthetic is no exception. My robust skin-care routine, chock-full of K-beauty staples and clinical-grade brands, preps my skin for as little makeup as possible. And I subject myself to five-plus hours in a salon chair getting braids so I can avoid styling my hair daily for weeks at a time. My favorite compliment is, “You smell so good,” knowing I spent an unnecessary amount of time browsing through my 75 fragrances to achieve a pleasant whiff. The goal is always intentional effortlessness.” –Annie Blay, associate beauty editor

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Best Chemical Lotion Sunscreen

KraveBeauty Beet the Sun Lightweight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++

Goodal

Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner

Hanskin

Pore Cleansing Oil

Iope

Stem III Cream

Cosrx

The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum

Peach & Lily

Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser

Mediheal

Madecassoside Blemish Pads

Mixsoon

Bean Essence

Isntree

Mugwort Calming Clay Mask

Naturium

Niacinamide Cleansing Gel 3%

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Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint

Nécessaire

The Body Wash

Best Earthy Fragrance

Maison Margiela Fragrances Replica From the Garden Eau de Toilette

Benefit Cosmetics

Goof Proof Brow-Filling Powder

Makeup by Mario

Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil

Makeup by Mario

SurrealSkin Foundation

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Saie

Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil

Huda Beauty

Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder

Boy Smells

Vanilla Era Scented Candle

Kristin Ess

Soft Volume Blow Dry Brush

Best Tinted Lip Balm

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

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Best Gourmand Fragrance

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum

Kulfi Beauty

Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer

TPH By Taraji

Anything Glows Body OIl

Herbal Essences

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

Pureology

Strength Cure Superfood Treatment Hair Mask

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Perfectly Dosed Retinol

Dr. Jart+

Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream

Merit

Signature Lip Matte

La Roche Posay

Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Hourglass

Vanish Seamless Finish Concealer Brush

Rare Beauty

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Josie Maran

Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter

Best Splurges

Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum

Caia

Flat Buffer Foundation Brush

Best Edge Styler

Baby Tress Edge Styler

Make Up For Ever

Artist Color Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder

Ebin New York

24 Hour Edge Tamer

Best Shaving Cream

Athena Club Fluffy Shave Butter

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Summer Fridays

Dream Lip Oil

Best Exfoliating Toner

EADEM Cashmere Peel Gentle Exfoliating AHA Toner

Athena Club

Whipped Shave Cream

Sunday Riley

Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment


Photographer: Sofia Alvarez @sofaalvarez

Hair & Makeup: Monica Alvarez @monicaalvarezmakeup

Location: Macon House @maconhousebk

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